QFA runs weekly squad sessions to provide training opportunities for elite and aspiring athletes. The squad program incorporates athlete development workshops once per term during squad sessions.

The squads are managed by Queensland State Coaching Director Paul Crook.

Further details about the Squads can be found below.

SENIOR STATE SQUAD

For fencers training to compete at national or international competitions.

When: Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30 pm and Saturdays 12:00 - 2:00 pm (Except Term 2 where squad will run after the school competition)

2019 Cost:

Full squad: $400.00

Half squad: $250.00 for 10 sessions, fencer can attend any session to a maximum of 10

Casual: $35.00 per session

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

Open to all school-aged fencers aiming to increase their training and further develop their skills. Participants must have their own fencing gear. Electric fencing equipment is required for epee and sabre and recommended for foil.

When: Saturdays 12:00-2:00 pm (Except Term 2 where squad will run after the school competition)

2019 Cost: $250.00

VENUE

All squads are run at Yeronga SHS Sports Centre, Villa St Yeronga

PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION

Registration and Payment for Squads can be made through QFA's Online Registration System (Use the QFA Registrations and Payments link from the side menu). Note that payments made after the nominated due date will incur a 20% late penalty.

MORE INFORMATION

The venue is also available to squad members from 6:00 - 6:30 pm on Wednesdays and 11:00 - 12:00 pm on Saturdays for individual warm ups, lessons with coaches or general fencing. The QFA Strength and Conditioning program which runs prior to squad may also be available to eligible fencers at a cost.

CALENDAR

Squad training does not run when there are conflicting state or national events impacting on venue, coach and athlete availability.

BLOCK 1 - January to April commences on Wednesday, 16th January.

Note: Development squad only runs on Saturdays

Wednesday

16 January

Saturday

19 January

Wednesday

23 January

Saturday

26 January

Wednesday

30 January

Saturday

2 February

Wednesday

6 February

Saturday

9 February

Wednesday

13 February

Saturday

16 February

Wednesday

20 February

Saturday

23 February

Wednesday

27 February

Saturday

3 March

Wednesday

6 March

Saturday

9 March

Wednesday

13 March

Saturday

23 March

Wednesday

20 March

Wednesday

27 March

BLOCK 2 - April to June commences on Wednesday, 24th April.

All Saturday sessions will run from 2:00-4:00pm for Term 2 except where noted.

Wednesday

24 April

Saturday

27 April (12:00-2:00pm) ONLY

Wednesday

1 May

Saturday

4 May

Wednesday

8 May

Saturday

11 May

Wednesday

15 May

Saturday

18 May

Wednesday

22 May

Saturday

25 May

Wednesday

29 May

Saturday

1 June

Wednesday

5 June

Saturday

22 June

Wednesday

12 June

Saturday

29 June

Wednesday

19 June

Wednesday

26 June

BLOCK 3 - July to September commences on TBA July.

BLOCK 4 - October to December commences on TBA October.

The Queensland Fencing Association proudly acknowledges the support of the Queensland Government.